Breeds that you LOVE!

[pinkchick]

If I were to base my decision on looks alone, I would have to go with my Welsummers....but if I base my decision on variety, eggs and personality..........I would have to say my Marans!

 

[Illia]

Marans (not Cuckoo) Ameraucanas (not Easter Eggers, sorry) Araucanas, Shamos, Brahmas, Madagascar Game, Crested Polish, Turkens, and Salmon Faverolles.

 

[eac04]

I love my RIR and mutt chicks I got from them. I love the barred rocks and DESPERATELY WANT some Buff Orpingtons. Next I'll get colorful layers... WOOT! This addiction thing is serious business.

 

[countrygurl]

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I've always heard they were really agressive, but I guess it depends on the line you get.

 

[Ryu]

I love Cornish. I love that the hens are fanicer patterned than the roos. You never see a Tread-Bare Cornish hen, when they aren't in the mood--Whack! they give the rooster a glare and a peck. I like a girl who stands up for themselves! I also like how gentle they are, they look very formidable--but they are super sweet, calm birds.

I'm really starting to love MGBs. They are like tiny, tall Cornish to me. A little more attitude, and the hennies talk, talk, and talk when you hold them. I like training them to stand at station, they take it so seriously!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Silkies. Brahmas, and Bantam Light Brahmas,

 

[ChickFila]

I love my bantam salmon faverolles, they are so funny and friendly!
I also love my Maran chicks, they are gentle, quiet and well mannered breed.
Now I have orpingtons and ameraucana eggs in the bator, I am sure I will love them too

 

[becky3086]

Houdan, Polish, Spitzhauben, Brabanter, Pyncheon, Sultans anything crested.

 

[kathyinmo]

Delawares, at this point. That is due to their extreme friendly nature. They are like lap puppies! I have several other breeds, and I like all of them, but for different reasons. Some for beauty, some for egg production, some for egg colour, etc ....

 

[Crunchie]

Polish!

And Dutch!

My Dutch are the most awesome chickens I've ever had, personality-wise. My hen will jump into my hand if I reach into her cage, and would ride around on my shoulder forever if I let her (chatting in my ear the whole time! So funny!). They are just incredibly full of personality, and in such a little package! My Polish are nice birds, too, and I really just think they're gorgeous.

I also really like my Wyandottes. I have a trio of BLR, and besides being beautiful, they are nice, calm, easy-going birds. Just plain nice birds to have around. I also breed Marans & Ameraucanas, and while I have my favorite individual birds in these pens, as a whole I'm beginning to not be a fan of either of those breeds, for various reasons.